This is long overdue, we got married August 2020, our original plans were canceled due to covid. We decided to throw together a small & short, 30 person wedding that was put together about 2 weeks in advance! We reached out to Michael to ask if he could possibly come, the week of!...he responded "yes" even though everything was last minute, it al came together beautifully & Cog Cinema was able to capture some beautiful memories, in the short ceremony & cocktail hour we had. Michael & his assistant were professional & kind. It felt as if though they were meant to be a part of our special day. We absolutely love our video & we will cherish it forever. In the craziness of 2020, they really came through & helped make our day so special. Thank you again Cog Cinema read more

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COG does great work in a timely manner. If you have a special event or promotional photos need, this is your one stop! DO IT. read more

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You cannot go wrong by having Michael at your wedding. Michael was professional, super friendly, and always prepared to not miss any of the important moments from the wedding. I was the DJ at this event and I can say Michael's easy going attitude provided the communication needed to give our client exactly what she was looking for. I also got to see the final wedding video when it came out. The video includes the best moments from the wedding, from the smiles and laughs of the guests to the tear-jerking moments of the couple, and it all transitioned together seamlessly. read more

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I was able to work with Michael and COG Cinemas on a project I did last year. I am a wedding industry professional (wedding + event planner) and I was working on a styled shoot. The videographer I had been working with backed out the NIGHT BEFORE and I was in a complete bind. I posted on an industry website and Michael immediately jumped on board. He showed up early and was ready to be part of the team - even at such a last minute. He immediately got to work and developed amazing content for us! I cant wait to be able to work with him again and I appreciate his great communication and dedication to his craft and to supporting other industry professionals. Thank you again Michael! read more

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COG Cinemas are the top of the line in talent, creativity, and professionalism. We needed to make a few live acoustic cover videos, and we had the pleasure of working with Michael on two totally different sounds. He worked SO fast and the quality of his work is top notch! His space is probably one of the best I've gotten to work in, and his demeanor made it so easy to perform naturally. He had us do as many takes as needed until we got the right product. I would recommend COG in a heartbeat to anyone looking to make a music video or in need of the perfect video for weddings or events. We're still working on some musical projects, and I'm STOKED to see how they turn out! I can't wait to have Michael work on my next upcoming music videos. Check out COG Cinemas for any video, music, or photography needs! read more

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We can not recommend Michael and COG Cinemas enough. Michael shot our wedding, and from our first meeting through to when we received our custom designed wedding Blu-ray, every moment was handled with professionalism and care. You can definitely tell when someone loves what they do for a living, and Michael and his team really do love their job. His passion and commitment to excellence is more than we could ever ask for, and his ability to communicate and understand his client's needs are what makes him stand out among the rest in his field. His eye for detail and his skills as a videographer assist him in capturing perfect moments. He really doesn't stop working until he and the client are happy with the finished product. You can tell he really cares deeply for each project he works on. You'd be foolish to not hire COG Cinemas for your next videography project. read more

Michael at COG cinemas was incredible! He was so kind and patient with my questions about videography, accommodated my price range, time frame, and location. Showed up looking extremely professional, early to get shots of my venue, worked with the limited time we had before ceremony to capture amazing footage and stayed until he had all the big moments captured. My group was rowdy and he did a phenomenal job coordinating shots. I would hire him again for any videographer needs. Thank you! read more

Michael and his team are amazing I have used him for both of my daughters weddings and to watch the video brings back beautiful memories!!!! He captures the most touching moments and is a true professional!!!!! read more

We recently went with COG Cinemas for a family photoshoot at a pumpkin patch. Michael was a pleasure to work with as he's extremely professional, has all the latest gear for filming and shooting, and was extremely patient with us. Having a shoot with 3 young kids in the blistering hot sun is definitely not an easy task. Michael proved he was up for it and trekked his equipment through the mud to give us the shots we needed! His experience was second to none-- he had no problem directing us to improve the shot, getting the children to laugh/smile, and even setting up the background details. He was able to capture a ton of incredible images out of a short session. After the edits (which were turned around very quickly), we were very happy with the end result. Highly recommend Michael and COG cinemas for all occasions/events. He has a very loaded portfolio of both videography and photography, which is good to know if you are hosting an event/party/wedding and want the memories recorded. read more

Amazing amazing amazing! I went with Cog Cinemas for our wedding and all I have to say is they are so professional and have great prices. Michael and his assistant Andy are so sweet and made me and my husband feel comfortable. When Michael showed us our short video first we just about cried. If you want an amazing wedding video and experience with people who have awesome customer service I most definitely recommend Cog Cinemas! If I could give them more stars I would! read more

Michael and his team were absolutely amazing since day one! Michael always answered my questions in a timely manner and did a phenomenal job with our video. We are so pleased with how everything turned out and know it wouldn't have been as amazing if we chose another videographer. Choose Michael and cog cinema! You'll be amazed with his talent and videography skills. Thank you so much Michael! We love being able to relive our special day over and over again. YOU ROCK! read more

I used Michel to film my wedding and reception this past October. I chose him because of a video I saw him make for a friend of mine and loved his work! I am a very picky person with very high standards, and Michael met all of my expectations and then some! He was on-time, professional and made an amazing video that I cherish. In fact, I liked it so much, I wanted more! For a very reasonable price, Michael happily went back through all his footage to extend the length of my video. I love, love, love his work and look forward to using him for more events in the future. read more

Michael was fantastic to work with. I hired him last minute for my daughters' baptism. We had a quick phone call about what I'd like as far as video footage. Let's just say, he didn't miss a beat. He captured every special moment and has a unique vision for the final video edit. I'm so happy I chose him for our special day. Thank you, Michael. read more

Michael did a wonderful job putting together a video of our 20 year anniversary for our church. He was professional and did everything with our thoughts and desires in mind. The final product was amazing. His talents are diverse. Very gifted guy who uses his gifts in beautiful ways. We highly recommend him for any event videography! You won't regret it. Calvary Chapel Saving Grace read more

We knew we were making the right choice before even choosing COG as our wedding videographer based on viewing their previous work. But after receiving our wedding video we realized what we were actually getting was PURE MAGIC! First of all it did not feel like working with a video team on our wedding day, it felt like we invited friends who happened to bring their cameras. I honestly felt like these guys saw the best parts of us, our love, our joy, and our family, and they captured it. Our video is STUNNING! I could not have asked for a better experience and certainly could not have asked for a better way to relive our amazing day! I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about these guys. If you want to add to the best day of your life by feeling like friends are creating the most stunning video of your day for you to relive over and over again...then this is the videographer for you. I will send you my video for proof! Thank you COG!! read more

Michael put together a beautiful highlighted video of my daughters Sweet 16. He captured all the special moments of her event. He was very patient and came through will all my request. The video came out just beautiful!! I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend COG Cinemas. Great work! Thank you Michael for a job well done! read more

I'm a Realtor and I needed drone and videography work done for my listing. Got referred to COG Cinemas through a friend and I'm glad they did because COG didn't disappoint. At first, I was a bit skeptical since I know they do great work within the wedding industry and didn't know if it would transfer well into Real Estate. I was wrong! From the get-go, with the professional pre-work, to the gear and the DJI DRONE, to the detailed edits and finished product - I couldn't be more happy with the product. I look forward to recommending them to my colleagues and using them for future listings. read more

Michael did an amazing job with our wedding video. He captured all the wedding moments we hoped for and then some. He made us feel comfortable and was very professional. My husband and I are very happy with the short and long videos! read more

Wow, where do I being... Michael and his team are absolutely incredible. I had the pleasure of using Michael's services back in April for my beach wedding in Dana Point, CA and by no mean's did he disappoint! Not only did the video's turn out spectacular, he was GREAT to work with! Michael went out of his way to capture moments outside of the "schedule" and made every effort to be a part of every moment. COG Cinema's reflects very talented, thoughtful and professional artists. If you are in need of a great team to shoot your big event, COG is the place to go. They are reasonable in price and do everything they can to make your vision come to light. Not to mention, they are amazing at shooting Drone footage! Thanks Michael for all your hard work and for caring about our big day as much as we did! You ROCK! - Katie & Justin read more

Michael was fantastic to work with! Although he specializes in videos, he did a photography session for me to promote my music and it turned out beautifully. He is a kind, easygoing guy who makes things fun while staying serious about his work, and he has a great eye for locations and making the best out of surroundings. read more

Michael was so amazing to work with for our music video! We performed two songs live which were recorded at his studio. He worked efficiently and made sure we were comfortable with the studio setup and our sound. Our two acoustic videos were planned out to use as promotion as an acoustic duo, and we are SO happy with how they came out! Professional and so fun to work with! Thank you! read more

Michael did such a great job with our wedding video. We felt so comfortable shooting with him and the end product was amazing. We can't stop watching our highlight video, it's so good! I recommend him 1000% (yes, 1000% not 100%). He will make your memorable wedding or special day last a lifetime! read more

Michael was our videographer at our wedding. He had to work with my photographer who seemed a bit annoyed by Michael's presence, but Michael kept it cool, calm and collected during the entire wedding. We have a really beautiful three and half minute video recap of our wedding day/night. Would definitely recommend. read more

Michael is a true professional! He captured everything we requested and then some. I appreciate his attention to detail, questions and thoroughness. Thank you for making me be able to relive the best day of my life as well as hold on the most charitable memories that I keep close to my heart and can now share with others. Thank you for your patience through it all! I highly recommend COG for any moment in life that you would like to capture. read more

Putting our wedding video in the hand's of COG Cinemas was probably one of the best decisions we made in our whole wedding planning process. Michael has such an eye for capturing the best moments and putting them all together in the end. He listened to all my thoughts, ideas, concerns - and he kept them all in mind when shooting & editing our video. When we got the final product, we couldn't believe how incredible the video was. Seriously, it was everything my husband and I could've ever dreamed of. Incredible quality, and every shot so carefully edited. Our friends and family couldn't stop gushing over how amazing our movie-quality wedding video was. Michael was incredibly accommodating, punctual, and very easy to work with. I believe that I was a bit of a needy/stubborn bride, and he helped me through the entire process & did an amazing job. We're so thankful for our incredible video that we get to look back on for years to come! read more

Michael did my wedding video and it is amazing! I've had random co workers tell me they continue to watch it months after it was posted. I've also had co workers tell me they made their husbands watch it with them :)! Michael is very professional and does great work. He will not get in the way of your photographer but he will capture every moment! My husband and I couldn't be happier with the wedding video. Michael does an outstanding job with capturing the footage and turning it into a great short music video and then he also edits the entire days footage to make it into a great video for the people who want to see more. I have nothing but positive things to say about how Michael works and the product he provides. I highly recommend him! Another great perk is he gets it back to you really quickly! It was so fun to see a video of it so shortly afterwards! read more

We used Michael for video and editing for our business and I could not be happier with the results. He did very well with little direction and the final edits provided to us were exactly what we were looking for. He was always on set early, well dressed and prepared. He never complained when we tried several artistic shots and he even had better suggestions than what we were asking of him. Most importantly he was flexible with us and patient with the chatty models we used. Since working with him I have recommended him to several friends and they have all been happy with the quality of content he provided them, not to mention the price! You will not be disappointed with Michaels work. If you think you can find a more talented person for a better price be my guest, finding Michael was pure luck! read more

Micheal went above and beyond for my wedding in August! He answered all of my questions, has a super quick response time, and was incredibly professional. To top all of that off, he made our wedding and highlight video BEAUTIFUL! He captured some of my favorite moments, and moments that I didn't even realize occurred(which made the video even better!). I truly could not have asked for anything better and would 100% have him at any future events. read more

This production company has LOVE written all over it! The heart of Michael and his crew shows with the love they put into their work. I have countless friends who have used COG cinemas for their wedding and video or musical production needs and all are completely satisfied! I originally decided NOT to hire a videographer for my wedding, but at the last minute I hired Michael and it was the BEST decision I made and the video is my favorite souvenir from my wedding day for sure! Michael squeezed me into his schedule at the last minute and even came to our rehearsal night and our after party. COG cinemas are very professional and most of all TALENTED in so many ways. Well worth the cost, you will forever have something to share on social media, with your children, and with friends that live far away. Video quality is excellent, You won't even notice they are there, and somehow your moments are made into magical memories you will LOVE. Thank you so much to COG Cinemas. God Bless you! read more

Used them for our wedding in September and we are so grateful we went with them! Michael is so easy to work with and listened to everything we wanted and went above and beyond with our video! We highly recommend them! read more

Genius! Extraordinary timing, editing and very professional. Also very affordable without sacrificing honest creativity and an eye for beautiful shots. Michael gave my band an incredible video shoot that was completely painless and really high quality. We've already seen a return on our video investment so it's totally worth it. He also threw in free band pics for promo stuff. Michael is bomb! read more

I don't even know where to begin with the amazingness that is Michael Arteaga and COG Cinemas!! I had the privilege of having my wedding video done by him, and I will never be able to thank him enough! I had always wanted a videographer for my wedding, but the idea got scratched early on. (Turns out weddings cost a lot of money?! Who knew?!) After talking to someone about my upcoming wedding, she insisted I at least watch her recent wedding video that Michael had done for her. I loved it! I got his info and contacted him, and even though it took me a while to officially book him, (weddings are A LOT of work, and I often got quite sidetracked! "Wedding Brain"!) Michael was beyond kind, professional and patient with me! And boy did he deliver! The artistry and time he put into our video truly surpasses what I had hoped for. It was totally affordable as well! There are great things in store for Michaels's future, and his talent is one of a kind! I am just so happy that we got our video done by him before he gets too famous, cuz this guy is going places! I will continue to sing your praises and refer you to everyone I see or hear about that is planning a wedding! Anyone would be lucky to have you as their videographer, keep up the awesome work Michael! read more

Michael was wonderful!! He was very professional and always got back to us right away. Our highlight video was amazing!! We got so many compliments on it. Our main video was also fantastic! He captured everything! We were very very happy! We highly recommend Michael with COG Cinemas. read more

I am a high school drama teacher and have never had much luck locking down someone to take video of the school's productions. Luckily, I was introduced to Michael Arteaga of COG Cinemas a week before a production (one of my favorites to produce and one I would have been very sad to not get on video). Michael was very professional and treated this small high school production as through it were a profession production itself. He set up multiple cameras without any interruption to any audience members, and the video is fantastic. I couldn't be happier! I HIGHLY recommend Michael and COG Cinemas. You won't be disappointed. read more

Michael was great to work with and he did a fantastic job throughout the entire process. He made things so easy and he was great with any requests I had either before, the day of, or after the wedding day. I am so in love with all the work that he has done and couldn't be happier that I choose him for one of the most important days of my life. I would recommend Michael to any all of my family and friends and know they will receive everything that they expect and more. He and his assistant made me feel very comfortable on my wedding day and I couldn't be happier. read more